“Campaign finance reform plan draws opposition”
C|NET News offers this report, accompanied by what appears to be the most confusing campaign finance graphic of all time.
Monthly Archives: November 2005
“Experts: Prop. 77 has national implications”
The North County Times offers this report. Meanwhile a new poll by the LA Times finds only 34% support for the measure. But the special election has at least been good for election lawyers, political consultants and T.V. stations… Continue reading
“Reform Redistricting”
Roll Call offers this editorial, which begins: “Shame on Ohio Republicans, California Democrats and Florida Republicans: They are shouting vociferously, and spending extravagantly, to defeat redistricting reforms that would inject competition and citizen choice into U.S. House and state… Continue reading
“GOP Help Sought on Post-Katrina Voting”
Roll Call offers this report (paid subscription required). It begins: “Rep. Artur Davis (D-Ala.) said Tuesday that he would continue to publicize Democratic-sponsored legislation intended to guarantee absentee voting privileges to Gulf Coast residents displaced by recent hurricanes in an… Continue reading
Should Congress Use Renewal of the Voting Rights Act to Overrule Section 5’s Interepretation in Bossier Parish II?
So argues Mark Posner in this must-read testimony before a subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee. UPDATE: Roger Clegg’s testimony to the contrary on Bossier Parish is here and Brenda Wright’s testimony recounting the litigation of Bossier Parish is here… Continue reading
“Congress Should Find a Way to Protect the Internet”
Bob Bauer has written this Roll Call oped (paid subscription required, but excerpts without a subscription here).
“Markowitz: GOP ‘sore losers’ rule can’t trump law”
See this news from Vermont.… Continue reading
“Law students release voting discrimination findings; panel to discuss Voting Rights Act”
The University of Michigan has issued this press release.
New at the Moritz Election Law Site
Ned Foley argues no on Issue 3 (campaign finance) and yes on Issue 4 (redistricting). Travis McDade compares the Ohio and California redistricting initiatives. According to an October 26 newspaper report, Issue 3 appears to be polling better than Issue… Continue reading
“Plight Of The Displaced Voter”
Eliza Newlin Carney writes this very important column in the National Journal, which begins: “Storm-battered Gulf Coast states have already canceled some elections this fall, and may have to postpone still more next year. That’s alarmed some on Capitol Hill… Continue reading
California Redistricting Initiative Failing Badly in Latest Poll; Governor’s Best Hope is “Selective” Turnout
Wisconsin Right to Life Case to Be Argued Jan. 17 in the Supreme Court
See the calendar here. The Vermont case will apparently be set for an argument after January. Thanks to Marty Lederman for the link.
“Internet CFR Bill on Deck”
Roll Call offers this report (paid subscription required), which begins: “The House is set to take up a bill this week that would exempt the Internet from campaign finance laws. The measure is on the suspension calendar for Wednesday. Bills… Continue reading
Groups to Announce Redistricting Reform Principles
The following press release has arrived via e-mail:
A diverse and bipartisan group of experts will announce a set of consensus principles to reform congressional and legislative redistricting at a public briefing at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2005… Continue reading